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Patrick Lane

Patrick Lane

York,North Yorkshire

Summary

I am a postgraduate student studying biodiversity and conservation at the University of Leeds. Last year I made the transition from working as a Forestry England land agent to postgraduate study. I was inspired by the work of my ecologist and conservationist colleagues to make this change, and it became clear that this was the career I would pursue. This desire was galvanised by the critical importance of conservation work in combating the prevailing global climate and biodiversity crisis. I am particularly interested in habitat restoration, human-wildlife conflict, and ecosystem responses to climate change.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director

The Food Barn Tregew C.I.C
Flushing, Cornwall
02.2023 - Current
  • Advise on property management and agricultural sustainability issues.
  • Collaborate on financial decision making and strategy.


Conservation volunteer

Castle Howard Estate Ltd
Slingsby, North Yorkshire
12.2024 - Current
  • Practical nature restoration tasks within the Bog Hall rewilding scheme

Graduate Land Agent

Forestry England
Pickering, North Yorkshire
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Manage landlord-tenant relationships, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and new lettings for diverse property agreements.
  • Ensure tenant compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Scheme and collaborate with the ecology team on conservation grazing agreements.
  • Protect Forestry Commission interests by addressing access, boundary, and encroachment issues.
  • Assist with wayleaves, utility management, and property maintenance in partnership with the building surveyor.
  • Provide professional advice on leases to forestry and recreational teams and liaise with external stakeholders.
  • Support recreation team initiatives, including tenant performance, tenders, and new lease opportunities.
  • Contribute to ambitious district-wide projects and RICS Red Book valuations.
  • Work on estate acquisition proposals and initiatives to enhance financial and environmental sustainability.

Composites Manufacturing Operative

Piran Advanced Composites
Padstow, Cornwall
01.2022 - 09.2022

WORK DURING YEAR OUT FROM UNIVERSITY CAUSED BY PERIOD OF LONG COVID (NOW RESOLVED)


  • Operate and monitor the autoclave and kit cutter.
  • Perform vacuum bagging, breakout of cured parts, and laminating of composite parts.
  • Service moulds and conduct tooling and mould repairs.

Assistant Manager

Timberland and Havaianas Padstow (73 retail Ltd)
Padstow, Cornwall
09.2018 - 09.2019

Event Manager of the LegalEx Expo

Prysm Group
Truro, Cornwall
01.2018 - 06.2018

Sales Advisor

William Powell
Banbury, Oxfordshire
07.2017 - 01.2018

Education

Master of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation

University of Leeds
09.2024 -

Bachelor of Science (2:1) - Rural Land Management

Royal Agricultural University
09.2019 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Practical conservation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data analysis
  • Technical report writing
  • Team player
  • Customer Service
  • Geospatial analysis

Certification

  • Full manual driving license (clean)
  • Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1)
  • First Aid +F (Forestry)
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • City & Guilds MIG Welding Level 1
  • Currently working towards mountain leader certification



Affiliations

  • Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Mountaineering
  • Cooking
  • Cycling

Timeline

Conservation volunteer

Castle Howard Estate Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation

University of Leeds
09.2024 -

Graduate Land Agent

Forestry England
08.2023 - 07.2024

Director

The Food Barn Tregew C.I.C
02.2023 - Current

Composites Manufacturing Operative

Piran Advanced Composites
01.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science (2:1) - Rural Land Management

Royal Agricultural University
09.2019 - 06.2023

Assistant Manager

Timberland and Havaianas Padstow (73 retail Ltd)
09.2018 - 09.2019

Event Manager of the LegalEx Expo

Prysm Group
01.2018 - 06.2018

Sales Advisor

William Powell
07.2017 - 01.2018
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